1996 Bentley Continental 6.8L Petrol · 257 BCR
1996 Bentley Continental (6.8L, petrol). First registered 10/04/1996. Recorded mileage 56,661 miles. MOT valid until 29/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 6750cc
257 BCR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 56,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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257 BCR Mileage History
- 11/04/202251,270 mi
- 28/03/202352,979 mi+1,709 mi
- 13/08/202454,358 mi+1,379 mi
- 25/07/202556,112 mi+1,754 mi
- 01/07/202656,661 mi+549 mi
Average of roughly 1,277 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
257 BCR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Bentley Continental (257 BCR) between April 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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